Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Design Disappointment, Alpaca Excitement

When I got home yesterday, I found an envelope from Interweave Press. I had submitted two designs to them, one in February and one in March. I excitedly ripped open the package to find.......they had rejected my design. My drawing and swatch were returned in the package. I think a lot of my disappointment was there was not even a form letter to say, "Thank you but we are not using your design. Keep designing and submitting." I realize that they must receive an astronomical amount of submissions, but a form letter would not be that hard to stuff in with your submission materials. I guess I just spent the time creating and hoped I would be returned the courtesy. Well, to not be so glum, I am in contact with another magazine that is looking for Designs for Men, by Men. So I worked up another drawing to make the submission a set and emailed drawings and designs to that editor. So I am still waiting for news on the other Interweave Knits submission, trying not to be too hopeful. And to hear from this new editor on the retooled design for her magazine. I have 2 or 3 more designs I need to commit to drawings so that when the time arises they will be ready.

On a more positive note, this Saturday I will be helping to shear alpacas at a local ranch. I hope to have some great pics to share with you. I also have a new touch screen phone. The holder/carrier for it was $49.99. I have designed and am knitting my own phone case. Pics and pattern are coming by the weekend!